Job Title: Fabricator

Job Description

As a Fabricator, you will be responsible for performing complex welding assignments, setting up and operating various welding equipment, and applying safety procedures. You will be expected to independently handle critical and complex fitting and welding assignments, utilizing shop mathematics for layouts and planning. Quality checks and the use of various hand and power tools are integral parts of the role. You will also need to operate trucks, forklifts, and boom lifts as authorized and engage in active problem-solving discussions with co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Know and apply all relevant OSHA, client, and customer safety policies, procedures, and practices.

• Perform complex welding assignments independently.

• Set up and operate welding equipment for all types of assignments.

• Perform practical application of shop mathematics to do layouts and plan work.

• Set up and operate oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter for all types of tasks.

• Layout large, critical, and complex fitting and welding assignments.

• Perform quality checks during fabrication through visual inspections, using true square or center gauging, measuring, and comparing to print specifications and documented tolerances.

• Set up and operate various powered and non-powered hand tools, including drills, grinders, and saws.

• Drive and operate trucks, forklifts, and boom lifts after receiving training and authorization.

• Actively discuss job-related information with co-workers and supervisors for understanding and problem-solving.

• Cross-train in different aspects of the business/shop to learn about the products.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in steel, shear/brake press, iron work, MIG welding, fabrication, and blueprint reading.

• 2+ years of fabrication experience OR a 2-year technical degree in welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.

• Ability to perform quality checks during fabrication.

• Team player with good communication skills.

• Flexibility to work on various tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

Join a small, hands-on team where you can work on custom projects and develop a variety of skills. Enjoy a collaborative environment with a supportive manager and the opportunity to cross-train in different areas of the shop. Benefit from a flexible shift schedule that adapts to weather conditions, ensuring a comfortable work-life balance.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a residential land setup with a house for office employees and three different buildings for fabrication, painting, and receiving steel. The team is small, with about 8-9 fabrication employees at full staff. The shop operates from 7 AM to 4 PM with an hour lunch, but may adjust to a 6 AM start with a half-hour lunch during hot weeks to ensure an early finish. Teamwork is essential, as tasks are often completed in pairs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of AMES, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in AMES,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.